thats what i generally prefer to do, read the books first but with the notebook and a walk to remember (which is my favourite) i saw the movies first because i didnt even know they were books. i have the notebook at home to read but i really really want to read a walk to remember. i have a list of books i want to read and im trying to make my way through these ones, i really need to scout the op shops to find some for a decent price =]